Gelateria serving Italian ice cream made with seasonal, locally sourced fruit. Based on 279 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
749 E Altadena Dr, Altadena, CA 91001
Phone: (626) 791-6174
Website: http://www.bulgarinigelato.com/
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Hours
| Friday | 1–11 PM |
| Saturday | 12–11 PM |
| Sunday | 2–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 1–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 1–10 PM |
| Thursday | 1–10 PM |
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Reviews
Sofia C
I came here with 4 friends on a Friday evening and it wasn’t crowded. I did a phone reservation a few days before. We ordered margherita pizza and 3 pasta dishes of the following: Spaghettini Con Anatra (homemade spaghettini with duck ragu sauce), Spaghetti Alla Carbonara Romana (spaghetti with pork cheeks & egg) & Fetuccine Al Funghi (hand cut egg noodles w/ portobella & porcini mushrooms). I was glad that my friends and I shared all the pasta dishes to try a few bites from each.
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Jim Sherman
You know this place is all about the gelato– the food was average and very very expensive. It’s weird, too, they don’t give you a bill … I was charged for a bottle of water, two plates (very small) two appetizers and two ice creams, I was charged the shocking sum of $110 not including the tip–I’m certain I was overcharged but I couldn’t prove it because the owner just totes it up on his computer and gives you the final number without any itemization and since he’s right there what are you going to do? I’ll tell you what you’re going to do : if you go there insist on a bill. If you eat the food, which is overrated. Actually, don’t get the food, it’s totally not worth it even at half the price they charge. Get the gelato, though, it’s very good, even though the flavors I want they never seem to have, the gelato is very good.
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Bálint Dobozi
This is OK italian ice cream, nothing outstanding, but certainly good. (I regularly travel to Italy.) – Service though was extremely low energy and almost rude, even having a bad day is no excuse for such behavior. While I as a European are really tired of tipping in the U.S. even for the worst service (thank your employers), this would be the perfect moment not to tip at all.
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Robyn Goettler
Absolutely disgusting. Been trying to go here for months because the reviews are so good. Past 4 times I have come they haven’t been open (even though online and on their sign they are open) Finally got a chance to try it. The inside is dirty and dark and they serve you play dough “gelato” for $8 in a tiny cup. What a waste of money. Threw it away after one bite.
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Jamie
I had high hopes for this place from what I read and saw, and I was not disappointed!! The gentleman recommended seasonal flavors — lemon and almond, and we also tried strawberry and coffee. Honestly, lemon and almond were above and beyond what we’ve expected. They were soooo goood!! And they were so good together!!! Super refreshing, no artificial flavors, just tasted like fresh, creamy delicately sweet lemon and freshly roasted almond. Strawberry and coffee were good also, but not as impressive as the seasonal ones.
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Glenn Sellar
Spotty service but still worth it for the exceptional pasta dishes and best gelato I’ve ever found. Small servings, so order that appetizer and dessert.
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william campos
Just a slice of heaven.. its like having Italy at your front door. Food made with love and passion. Nothing more.. nothing less. No bs.. no fillers.. nothing toxic.. just pure goodness! For dessert make sure you get his AMAZING Gelato.. I promise you.. you have never had anything so good. Leo is amazing and treats everyone like family! Best experience ever!! Viva Bulgarini.. especially when you get 2 Bulgarinis!!!
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Narek Torosian
Great Pasta. Great environment.
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Alvin Chen
Dinner here was an amazing and unexpected discovery! It was as though a restaurant from Italy had dropped into an unassuming strip mall. We were seated outside on a warm summer evening, though heat lamps are available for cooler times. We started with the light, crisp focaccia and a savory ribollita. We then had a variety of pasta dishes, including a light duck ragu and a rich carbonara. The pasta was fresh and had a great texture, again reminiscent of Italy. Finally, we finished with an assortment of gelato. There’s a small but friendly staff running the whole operation out of limited space, but the quality was wonderful!
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Laura Santoro
Quite possibly the only dinner restaurant of quality in Altadena, which can unfortunately make it quite busy and dramatically slow down the service. Luckily it has great ambience to make up for it. Incredible pasta and wine. And the foccacia bread! My god, incomparable.
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